Recent News
Jun. 05, 2020
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes first annual report
Jun. 04, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jun. 01, 2020
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 25, 2020
Statement from Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
May. 23, 2020
State continues refinements to COVID-19 dashboard
May. 22, 2020
Community COVID-19 sampling events to be conducted throughout Missouri
May. 15, 2020
Officials distribute antiviral treatment to hospitals throughout Missouri
May. 15, 2020
Missouri launches online one-stop-shop for PPE needs
May. 01, 2020
Additional COVID-19 results in from asymptomatic testing from Buchanan County food plant
Apr. 30, 2020
Initial COVID-19 results in from asymptomatic testing from Buchanan County food plant
Apr. 23, 2020
Missouri’s expanded testing strategy rolled out in Buchanan County
Apr. 23, 2020
Increased testing capacity allows Missouri to expand criteria for patient testing
Apr. 14, 2020
DHSS settles two medical marijuana facility appeals
Apr. 13, 2020
Recovered COVID-19 patients encouraged to donate plasma to treat current patients
Apr. 02, 2020
Waivers provide greater access to delivery of health care by advanced practice registered nurses
Mar. 28, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Available for First Responders and Health Care Workers
Mar. 24, 2020
Missouri leaders protect food supply, agriculture businesses
Mar. 24, 2020
WIC operations continue in Missouri
Mar. 23, 2020
DHSS emphasizes importance of individuals decreasing potential exposure to COVID-19
Mar. 19, 2020
Missouri officials take regulatory action to address child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak
Mar. 14, 2020
Missouri’s fifth case of COVID-19 reported in Greene County
Mar. 14, 2020
Presumptive positive COVID-19 case announced in Henry County
Mar. 12, 2020
Missouri WIC issues first eWIC cards
Mar. 11, 2020
Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline
Mar. 03, 2020
DHSS releases draft rule revisions and new FAQs for medical marijuana
Feb. 28, 2020
CDC releases revised COVID-19 guidance for health care professionals
Feb. 11, 2020
Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness
Feb. 10, 2020
Missouri DHSS and partners continue planning and preparing for novel coronavirus
Jan. 31, 2020
DHSS issues certifications for medical marijuana seed-to-sale entities
Jan. 31, 2020
State seeks organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer month
Jan. 27, 2020
DHSS provides update on novel coronavirus (nCoV)
Jan. 23, 2020
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana dispensary facilities
Jan. 22, 2020
Missouri DHSS monitors novel coronavirus
Jan. 10, 2020
DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination
Jan. 10, 2020
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facilities
Dec. 26, 2019
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana cultivation facilities
Dec. 23, 2019
DHSS announces certification of medical marijuana transportation facilities
Dec. 23, 2019
WIC Continues to Improve the Health of Missouri’s Women, Infants, and Children
Dec. 19, 2019
DHSS issues certifications of medical marijuana testing facilities
Dec. 17, 2019
DHSS announces public forum on medical marijuana vaping issues
Dec. 09, 2019
First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri
Dec. 05, 2019
DHSS announces timing for medical marijuana facility license issuance
Nov. 25, 2019
Missouri DHSS launches new online reporting system for adult abuse and neglect
Nov. 22, 2019
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
Nov. 14, 2019
Second Vaping-Associated Death Reported in Missouri
Nov. 05, 2019
DHSS drafts new draft emergency rule for medical marijuana program
Oct. 30, 2019
DHSS denies false allegations
Oct. 29, 2019
DHSS drafts new draft emergency rule for medical marijuana program
Oct. 28, 2019
Missouri DHSS emphasizes importance of “standing for quality” during Residents’ Rights Month
Oct. 15, 2019
License offices awarded for their efforts to save and enhance lives
Sep. 19, 2019
DHSS Announces First Vaping-Associated Death in Missouri - Eighth Nationally
Sep. 18, 2019
Protect yourself and loved ones from the flu
Sep. 17, 2019
Missouri improves in America’s Health Rankings for women, infants and children
Sep. 12, 2019
Missouri health officials report confirmed cases of vaping-related lung illness
Sep. 12, 2019
DHSS is awarded grant from CDC to improve maternal health in Missouri
Sep. 09, 2019
Hepatitis A in Ava, Missouri foodhandler
Sep. 06, 2019
USDA recognizes Missouri agencies for exemplary support for breastfeeding mothers
Sep. 04, 2019
West Nile virus season is not over yet
Sep. 03, 2019
DHSS announces medical marijuana facility application count by facility type and grants waivers